Chips on the Rock food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Caerphilly
Chips on the Rock holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 79 Grays Gardens, Graig-Y-Rhacca, CF83 8TQ
How it compares in Caerphilly
In Caerphilly, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Chips on the Rock sits behind roughly 877 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 877 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 301 | 22% | ← Chips on the Rock | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 152 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Chips on the Rock none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chips on the Rock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Start Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Graig-y-Rhacca Primary Canteen School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| DWR Monday Afternoon Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Glanmors Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Charlies Cafe (Alternative Address) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Machen Primary Canteen School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Chips on the Rock
What is Chips on the Rock's food hygiene rating?
Chips on the Rock has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Caerphilly Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Chips on the Rock safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chips on the Rock last inspected?
Chips on the Rock was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Caerphilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chips on the Rock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chips on the Rock compare to other places in Caerphilly?
63% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Caerphilly hold the top rating of 5, while Chips on the Rock holds a 4. 301 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Caerphilly Council inspects Chips on the Rock and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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